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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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From: stafford conn.
Car: 2002 ranger(showtruck) 90 firebird
Engine: 3.1l
Transmission: 700r4
3.1 compatability

hi guys. just spun a bearing in my car and i am wondering what other cars motors are comparable and bolt in
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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Car: 1973 Datsun 240Z/ 1985 S-15 Jimmy
Engine: Turbo LX9/To be decided
Transmission: 5-speed/T-5
Axle/Gears: R200 3.90/7.5" 3.73
F-body only...

Any other 3.1 is FWD or has the FWD starter position.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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From: Castaic, CA
Car: 1988 Camaro RS
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RWD 3.4L Motors are direct bolt ins, you just have to use all the 3.1L stuff(intake, etc) and the 3.4L injectors and you're done.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Car: 2002 ranger(showtruck) 90 firebird
Engine: 3.1l
Transmission: 700r4
what would i find the 3.4 in. and also what about electronics, do i also need to swap that stuff too
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Car: 1985 Berlinetta
Engine: Megasquirted TPI
Transmission: Transgo 700R4
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93-95 fourth gen v6 camaros. To do the swap, all you need to do is take the 3.4L block, and bolt all the 3.1L accessories and electonics, with 3.4 injectors, and run.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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From: stafford conn.
Car: 2002 ranger(showtruck) 90 firebird
Engine: 3.1l
Transmission: 700r4
how much of a power upgrade is it. is it worth doing
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Engine: Megasquirted TPI
Transmission: Transgo 700R4
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https://www.thirdgen.org/swapboogie
That is a link , gives you a good idea on the swap.

YES it is worth doing. Not only do you get a newer block with far less miles, you get a nice and hefty power increase too.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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its a 25hp and 40lb/ft torque upgrade, only one person out of probably 100 has not been happy w/ it. definetly go for it. read up on it first though, then ask questions. its been covered a lot.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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From: stafford conn.
Car: 2002 ranger(showtruck) 90 firebird
Engine: 3.1l
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i was looking on a site that shows stock of bone yards and all i saw so far was 144k miles for almost 500 bucks but i like this idea so ill keep looking. the site is Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market and is nationwide so if you need anything check it out. just call the yard before you go to buy a part and make sure they still have it.
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